Bank butterflyfish
Prognathodes aya
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Saltwater
Overview
Bank butterflyfish (Prognathodes aya) is a marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 15 cm. Its recorded depth range is 20–170 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 15,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 20-170m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
20-170m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| Arten | Prognathodes aya |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Bank butterflyfish get?
Bank butterflyfish can grow up to 15.0 cm long.
What family does Bank butterflyfish belong to?
Bank butterflyfish (Prognathodes aya) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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